Molten Chocolate Cakes

Name: Molten Chocolate Cakes
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 1 cup butter, cubed; 5 large eggs; 4 large egg yolks; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

If you know a chocolate lover, here's a delectable way to make his or her dreams come true. Set one of these yummy oh-so-chocolaty cakes in front of them. The whole family loves the rich syrupy center inside these cakes.—Deanna Kymer, Broomfield, Colorado

Ingredients

8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup butter, cubed
5 large eggs
4 large egg yolks
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour

Directions

In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Add the eggs, egg yolks and confectioners' sugar; mix well. Stir in flour until blended. Pour into eight greased 6-oz. custard cups.
Place custard cups on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 15-16 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the center reads 160°. Remove from the oven and let stand for 1 minute. Run a knife around edges of cups; invert onto dessert plates. Serve immediately.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 578 calories, 38g fat (21g saturated fat), 300mg cholesterol, 275mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.

Originally published as Molten Chocolate Cakes in Light & Tasty December/January 2005

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h13

Aug 5, 2014

Yum-o
JennTats

Jan 22, 2013

This recipe is sure to please anyone whose craving chocolate, sponge like moist cake with a hot gooey center! Simply Delicious & quick and easy to make! Thank you.